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Wawel Royal Castle Review

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The castle of Wawel is a strong complex that has been erected for centuries on the limestone outcrop on the left bank of the Vistura River in Krakow, Poland. The complex consists of many buildings and fortifications. The largest and most famous of these are the Royal Castle and Wawel Cathedral. Some of Wawel's oldest stone buildings, such as the Roundhouse of the Virgin Mary, can be traced back to 970AD. Wawel was of great significance to the Polish people: first became a political power center after a thousand years and a major fortress of the Visdura tribe in the 9th century. The first historical ruler of the Piast dynasty, Misko I of Poland (c.965– 992), and his successors: the brave Bolesaw I and Misko II (1025 – 1034) chose Wawel as their residence. Meanwhile, Wawel became one of Poland's major Christian centers, where early Romanesque buildings were first built, including a stone cathedral, serving the bishops of Krakow in 1000. From the reign of Kassimir (1034-1058), Wawel became the main political and administrative center of Poland. Wawel Cathedral was not only the place where the Polish kings were crowned, but also their mausoleum. It later became the national pantheon.

Wawel Royal Castle

Posted: Jan 15, 2020
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  • Andy S.
    5/5Outstanding

    The Wawel Royal Castle (Zamek Królewski na Wawelu) is a castle residency. It's located in centre of Kraków, Poland. The castle, is one of the largest in Poland and represents nearly all architectural styles of medieval, renaissance and baroque periods.What is interesting, Wawel is the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the world. 5/5

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    Posted: Jan 16, 2022
  • Kim~ Keep on EXPloring
    5/5Outstanding

    The Wawel castle, being one of the largest in Poland, represents nearly all European architectural styles of medieval, renaissance and baroque periods.

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    Posted: Oct 24, 2021
  • 喜欢猫的虎
    5/5Outstanding
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    The castle has long been the residence of the Polish royal family and is one of the national symbols of Poland. Since 1930, the castle has been converted to a museum. The castle is one of the top art museums in Poland. The museum's collection of Oriental and Ottoman art is also second to none in Poland.

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    Posted: Oct 8, 2021
  • Claudia B. Wheeler
    3/5Average

    Definitely a must see when on your next trip to Krakow. It's also near the old Town so pretty easy to get to.

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    Posted: Oct 15, 2023
  • philiplatour
    5/5Outstanding
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    Just in the center of Krakow, located on the banks of the Visva River, it is really beautiful, although not big, but it is worth visiting, with many ancient buildings around it form the cultural core of Krakow's old capital.

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    Posted: Feb 11, 2023
  • WB2021
    4/5Excellent

    Pretty castle located atop a hill. It houses beautiful historic buildings and offers panoramic views of the city. A great castle complex.

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    Posted: May 16, 2023
  • sculptor
    4/5Excellent
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    Vaville Castle is now one of Poland's premier art museums, and Waville Castle is one of Poland's largest castles, representing almost all European architectural styles during the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque periods. Wavel Castle and Wavel Mountain constitute the most historic and cultural sites in Poland. For centuries, it served as the residence of the Polish king and the symbol of the Polish state.

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